First Time

The first time
evocative phrase;
events to remember
some to amaze.

Some to shame
plenty to feel proud;
a few to stay silent
lots to shout loud

The first snow
of winter, a tiny tot
wasn’t long to decide
I liked it not.

The first glimpse
of a vast restless sea
filled me with awe, ah yes…
this was for me.

My first love
was sweet yet bitter too;
unforgettable still
my time with you.

My first child
baby girl with green eyes;
my constant companion
now womanly wise.

My first times
for most things, almost gone;
there’s one thing remaining
has to be done.

The first time,
the only time I die;
to leave you with a smile
whisp’ring goodbye.